Rishini Weeraratne

Rishini Weeraratne is an award-winning Sri Lankan media professional recognized for her work in journalism, digital media, and content strategy. She serves as the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka), Editor of The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, and Head of social media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, where she is playing a key role in shaping impactful editorial and digital content.

Diaspora

From Sri Lanka to London: A New Global Stage for South Asian Cinema 

As London becomes the meeting point for international cinema this October, a significant initiative is bringing South Asian filmmakers closer to the people, partnerships and opportunities that can transform their…

By Rishini Weeraratne · October 16, 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Diaspora

The Maldives has a $20 Billion Question for Sri Lanka

There is a number that policymakers in Colombo should contemplate carefully: $20bn. The Government of the Maldives has agreed commercial terms with Eagle Hills, the UAE based real estate investment…

By Rishini Weeraratne · October 10, 2026

Beauty and Wellness

Rosemin Opgenhaffen on Reinventing Beauty for Women Over 40

I was first introduced to Rosemin Opgenhaffen, founder of Rosemin Beauty, by Farzana Baduel, CEO of Curzon PR, at a Diwali dinner hosted by Sheena Bhattessa, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Citizen Femme, at Jamavar…

By Rishini Weeraratne · September 21, 2026

Diaspora

London to Host Inaugural South Asian Beauty Awards

The South Asian Beauty Collective will launch the inaugural South Asian Beauty Awards in London this September, creating what organizers describe as the first event of its kind in the…

By Rishini Weeraratne · September 14, 2026

Diaspora

Rahul Mishra’s Couture Journey Has Only Just Begun

There are introductions that feel serendipitous, and meeting Rahul Mishra was one of them. I was introduced to the celebrated Indian couturier by Nonita Kalra, Chief Creative Officer of The…

By Rishini Weeraratne · September 11, 2026